The Mattapoisett Free Public Library Artist Series presents an exhibit by Nancy Mitchell entitled “Junk Journals and Paintings in Acrylic. View Mitchell’s work at the Mattapoisett Library between May 4 and May 30.” Mitchell’s exhibit includes junk journals, hand-created from scrap pieces of fabric, lace, paper, beads, vintage book pages colored with gel and more, as well as acrylic paintings. Fairhaven artist Mitchell started painting at the age of 50. Her first painting was from a kit purchased at a local store which was something she had never thought of trying before. Pleased with the results, she decided to take some night art classes from the Greater New Bedford Regional Technical Vocational School. Her teacher was extremely helpful to Mitchell’s quest to learn how to paint. Self-taught, Mitchell also creates junk journals, gaining inspiration by studying the craft online. Mitchell has shown her work and sold paintings and feels it’s a great way to explore one’s creativity while learning at learning at the same time. Mitchell hopes her work will inspire others to create their own art.